Software Engineer, Data Platform

Block is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Data Platform team, responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that enables teams across the company to work with trusted data at scale. This role involves designing and operating core data-platform capabilities, including data warehousing, orchestration, business intelligence tooling, and data governance.

Key responsibilities include developing reliable Python services and developer-facing tools to enhance data product creation and operation, building scalable infrastructure as code with Terraform, and establishing patterns for managing petabyte-scale data while ensuring strong governance, security, reliability, and usability. Collaboration with data engineers, analysts, scientists, and product teams is essential to translate their needs into durable platform capabilities.

Candidates should have senior-level software engineering experience with strong Python skills, a proven track record in designing, shipping, and operating production systems, and hands-on experience building or operating data platforms or large-scale data infrastructure. Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks, or similar modern data platforms, experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices, and a practical understanding of managing petabyte-scale data are also required.

While specific compensation details are not provided, Block offers a market-based approach to pay, considering factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The company is committed to building a more inclusive economy and strives to create a workplace that reflects these values.

Joining Block's Data Platform team offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the company's data infrastructure, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to building a financial system that is open to everyone.